"In Other Woods" Genres and Global CinemaNext Chapter

Subject: Film Year: Grade 8 Start Date: W1 December Duration: 8 weeks (25 hours)

Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key ConceptsIdentityRelated Concepts Audience GenreGlobal Contexts Globalization and sustainability

Statement of InquiryGlobalization of film influences the identity of both the creator and audience.

INQUIERY QUESTIONS:

Factual: How did film genres arise?

Conceptual: Are film genres universal?

Debatable: To what extent are film genres simply marketing tools?